No dental insurance
You do not need insurance to be seen
Not having dental insurance rarely stops someone because they do not want to go to the dentist. It stops them because they have no idea what they will be asked to pay once they are in the chair. This page answers that before you pick up the phone.
Walk in, or book. Either works.
Always Smile Dental Care treats uninsured patients every week. You do not need coverage to book an appointment, and you do not need it to be seen quickly. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, including Saturdays.
- 2000 NJ-27, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
- (732) 633-2255Walk-ins welcome during opening hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am to 5:00pmSaturday 10:00am to 3:00pm
- Dr. Farida Fanuswala, DDSGeneral and cosmetic dentistry
Two ways uninsured patients pay
Almost everyone without insurance is in one of two situations, and the right answer is different for each.
Join the membership plan
Best if you need ordinary preventive care and want the year handled. A flat fee covers your cleanings, exams and X-rays, and takes 15% off anything else you need.
Pay per visit, finance if needed
Best if you have one problem to deal with and do not expect to be back soon. Cherry and CareCredit spread larger amounts over monthly payments.
Always Smile Access
What the membership costs
Adult
$299 / year
or $25 a month
- 2 cleanings
- 2 exams
- X-rays
- Emergency exam
- 15% off all treatment
Child, 12 and under
$259 / year
or $22 a month
- 2 cleanings
- 2 exams
- Fluoride treatment
- X-rays
- 15% off all treatment
The practice values the included preventive care at over $550. For anyone attending twice a year as recommended, the cleanings and exams account for most of the membership cost before the 15% discount is applied to anything else.
It is a membership, not insurance. You buy it directly from the practice, so there is no insurance company in the middle: no waiting periods, no annual maximum, no claim forms and no approvals to wait on. It also means it only applies at this practice.
What treatment costs
Standard pricing alongside member pricing for the treatments patients ask about most.
| Treatment | Standard price | Member price |
|---|---|---|
| Filling | $185 to $285 | $135 to $250 |
| Deep cleaning | $250 | $150 |
| Crown | $1,580 | $1,200 |
| Dentures | $1,600 to $1,800 | $1,200 to $1,400 |
| Teeth whitening | $599 | $399 |
Prices are published by the practice and can change. What a specific tooth needs is not always clear until it has been examined and X-rayed, so ask for a written estimate before treatment begins.
Check Medicaid before you rule out coverage. New Jersey covers dental care for adults and children who qualify for NJ FamilyCare or Medicaid, and the income thresholds catch more households than people expect. Always Smile Dental Care sees Medicaid patients. See the NJ Medicaid dentist page.
Which option fits you
Just a cleaning and a check-up
The membership is almost certainly cheaper, and it puts an emergency exam in place for the rest of the year.
One problem tooth, nothing else
Pay for that treatment and use financing if the amount is awkward. You can always join later if you decide to keep coming back.
Booking for a family
Memberships are per person and the child plan is cheaper. Ask the front desk to work out the total for your household.
Something hurts right now
Do not do the arithmetic first. Call, get seen, and sort out how to pay once someone has looked at it.
In pain right now?
Walk-ins are welcome and Saturday appointments are available. Cost can be worked out afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. You do not need dental insurance to book or to be seen at Always Smile Dental Care. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, and payment is arranged directly with the practice.
No. It is an in-office membership plan bought directly from the practice. Because no insurance company is involved there are no waiting periods, no annual maximum and no claim forms. It also means it only applies at this practice.
It depends on what is found and what is needed. The membership plan covers two cleanings, two exams and X-rays for 299 dollars a year for an adult. Individual treatments are priced separately and a written estimate can be provided before treatment begins.
No. There is no insurance company involved, so the included care can be used straight away.
Yes. There is a separate plan for children aged 12 and under at 259 dollars a year or 22 dollars a month, which includes fluoride treatment alongside cleanings, exams and X-rays.
Financing is available through Cherry and CareCredit, which spread the cost over monthly payments. Approval is not guaranteed and terms vary by applicant.
Yes. Emergency care is available regardless of insurance status, and walk-ins are welcome during opening hours.
Serving North Brunswick and nearby
Always Smile Dental Care is on Route 27 in North Brunswick Township and sees patients from across the area, including New Brunswick, East Brunswick, South Brunswick and Milltown.
Not sure which option makes sense?
Call and describe your situation. The front desk can tell you what a first visit involves and what a membership would cost for your household.
